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2016 SPLOST Tier I

Sardis Street Overpass

Construct a new overpass over the CSX Railroad, realign Whitfield Place road from Main Street to Moon Station Road and connect to the Sardis Street Extension project. Right-of-way purchase and coordination with CSX Railroad will be required. The total project length would be approximately 1,658 feet. Project further encompasses closing the railroad crossing at Main and Cherokee Street. Project conforms to the City’s Downtown/Depot Master Plan and Cobb County Comprehensive & Major Thoroughfare Plans. Project involves transforming the Depot area into a “pedestrian friendly zone” with access to the Southern Museum and other. Estimated Project Cost: $6,000,000

Project will maximize transportation system performance, improve traffic congestion and compliment redevelopment of the downtown area. Construct new road from Main Street that intersects with Cherokee Street, Shirley Drive and overpass to Moon Station Road. A bypass will also be built between the extension at Shirley Drive to N. Cherokee Street just south of Ben King to reduce the impact on the Cherokee Street Historical District. Estimated Project Cost: $2,500,000

Project includes road improvements from Main Street along Dallas and Watts Drive to Cobb Parkway. Includes a roundabout at the intersection of Watts & Dallas, street parking, and drainage improvements. This project would be a gate way to downtown Kennesaw. The project also consists of street scape center median islands, landscaping and street light improvements. Estimated Project Cost: $2,619,072

Extend right lane on Cherokee between Jiles and I-75 ramp; tie into existing lane constructed as part of Jiles Road project. Install traffic signal on Cherokee Street, between Jiles Road and Shiloh at intersection of Home Depot & Shops of Shiloh. (City/County to split cost). Estimated Project Cost: $2,402,127